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Michael J. George

Michael J. George, an icon in metro Detroit and a pillar in the Chaldean community, passed away June 24th, 2014 at age 81. He was one of the most recognizable and revered businessmen in Michigan, best known for his humility, responsiveness and making deals with a handshake instead of a contract.

As many know Michael George was a man who cared so much for others and the community, in light of his longstanding commitment to charity, in lieu of flowers or food the family requests that donations be made to the Michael J. George charity.

Michael George has become one of the most recognized businessmen in Michigan. As the co-founder of Melody Farms Dairy Company in 1950, he is a Midwestern legend in the dairy industry, and the diversity of his interests has set a new paradigm for business on the local and national scale. in the world of business. He is the archetypal businessman, philanthropist and a contributing icon of Detroit.

Michael George’s influence extends beyond the dairy farm. He is a fixture in the Chaldean community, including pioneering programs to advance in the aid and settlement of Iraqi Christian refugees as former Chairman of the Chaldean Federation of America (CFA). He was also one of the founders of Shenandoah Banquet, Golf, Community and Conference Center, a club designed as a perfect expression of his culture mixed with modern convenience; and helped form the Bank of Michigan, a community bank that prides itself on customer service that has been serving the community since 2005.

This commitment to excellent business practice has been passed down to his six sons, who now champion George Enterprises, its various subsidiaries and management.

Melody Farms capitalizes on its long-term reputation for delivering superior customer service. Of course, everyone knows it’s good business practice to listen to your customers, to adapt and improve all...

Loyalty and family ties boosted Mike George’s commitment to helping immigrants get settled Mike George the Detroit-born son of a Chaldean farmer, heads Melody Farms, one of Michigan’s largest dairies....